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Davidson Day sophomore among state’s best players
DAVIDSON – Even though Davidson Day was coming off a season in which the Patriots had played in the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association Class 2A championship game, a lot had changed since the last time the team was on the court… read more about The start of something great

THE GREAT EIGHT
1. MOORESVILLE (9-0)
The rich got richer last week when star running back Akease Rankin returned from an ankle injury. His first three carries? Touchdown, touchdown and touchdown, en route to 229 yards. The Blue Devils are rolling. This week: at South Iredell
2. … read more about Great 8 football poll - Week of 10/30

HUNTERSVILLE – The sister duo of Hannah and Olivia Archer of Lake Norman Charter won the N.C. 2A girls’ tennis doubles state championship Oct. 25 at the Cary Tennis Center.
The Archer sisters crushed Lydia and Sara Yuan (Durham School of Science & Math) 6-1, 6-0 in the final to complete a 48-1… read more about It's championship season for fall sports

SouthLake Christian wins forfeit
HUNTERSVILLE – Concord First Assembly forfeited its Oct. 31 football game at SouthLake Christian Academy because the school said it doesn't have enough players. The victory will improve SouthLake’s record to 9-1.
First Assembly also forfeited against Davidson… read more about Sports shorts highlights - Week of 10/30

East Lincoln at Maiden .... postponed until Monday.
Lake Norman 28, North Iredell 7
Gastonia Ashbrook vs. Lake Norman Charter. postpoined until 6 p.m. Monday
Mooresville 35, South Iredell 3 ... game hit by rain in second quarter, but Mooresville was credited with the victory when the… read more about Football scores: Friday, Oct. 31

HUNTERSVILLE – After the Hopewell High School cheerleading team had not competed for several years, the varsity cheerleaders just competed in their first match of the year.
The team spent long hours practicing, leading them to place first at the Marvin Ridge Classic medium division.
The… read more about Hopewell High cheerleaders place first at Marvin Ridge

By Emmanuel Morgan
HUNTERSVILLE - SouthLake Christian Academy was a busy place Oct. 24.
Students and parents took part in a school-sponsored tailgate, children enjoyed activities at the Fall Festival, and alumni ventured back for homecoming.
Despite the hustle and bustle… read more about SouthLake Christian crushes Harrells Christian 49-19

South Point (4-4, 3-1) at LN Charter (3-5, 1-3)
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24
Last meeting: South Point won 55-0 last year.
THE SKINNY: Both teams hope to rebound from Big South 2A/3A conference losses last week. Lake Norman Charter was shut out for the second time this season. The Knights… read more about Football capsules - Week of 10/23

THE GREAT EIGHT
1. MOORESVILLE (8-0)
The Blue Devils are crushing opponents; their closest victory has been 16 points. How good are they? The top two running backs are injured and fill-in Manny Johnson ran for 119 yards last week. This week: West Iredell
2. EAST LINCOLN… read more about Great 8 football poll - Week of 10/23

MOORESVILLE – Brad Keselowski faced a must-win situation. And he did, keeping alive his chance at winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.
Keselowski made a late charge to win the GEICO 500 on Oct. 19 at Talladega Superspeedway. It was the final race (of three) in the “Contender” Round… read more about Keselowski's win keeps Cup hopes alive

HUNTERSVILLE – Sisters Hannah and Olivia Archer of Lake Norman Charter won the tennis doubles championship at the N.C. 2A Western Regional tournament Oct. 18. The victory earned them a spot at the 2A individual state tournament Oct. 24-25 at Cary Tennis Center.
Lake Norman Charter will be well… read more about Tennis, cross country athletes launch into postseason

DAVIDSON – Davidson College women’s soccer player Rachel Stelter and other team members will be holding a Kick Pink game Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Alumni Stadium.
“We are hosting this game in order to support the efforts made by the Connor House,” Stelter said.
The Connor House is a… read more about Kick Pink soccer game supports breast cancer

LN Charter (3-4, 1-2) at Gastonia Huss (1-6, 1-2)
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17
Last meeting: Huss won 55-10 last year.
THE SKINNY: Charter’s Will Monti passed for 252 yards and three touchdowns last week, including completions of 63 and 76 yards. The Knights can reach .500 and extend their… read more about Football capsules - Week of 10/16

THE GREAT EIGHT
1. MOORESVILLE (7-0)
The Blue Devils, playing on a Monday because of a rain delay, fell behind Alexander Central 13-7. Then Mooresville peeled off the next 43 points to win 50-13. The powerhouse is intact. This week: No. 7 North Lincoln
2. EAST LINCOLN… read more about Great 8 football poll - Week of 10/16

HUNTERSVILLE – Scatter-shooting on sports topics around the lake and emptying my notebook:
• Pine Lake Prep is the feel-good story of the high school football season. New coach Brett Hayford inherited a 0-10 team that has forged a 6-1 record so far. That doesn’t happen very often in any sport.… read more about Lake-area full of sports surprises